Menacing Pets

Two recent articles in the courier highlight an increasing problem with violent animals.
[Pit bull traps boy, 4, on car roof]
[Stronger limits on pit bulls pondered]

There was also a recent death because of dog attacks. The health and safety of many people are jeopardized by these animals at a much higher incidence than other breeds. Increased regulation is prudent to help minimize risk. I also think that much harsher punishment should be applied to the owners when the animals do cause problems.

I wonder what the PETA folks think about animals hurting people. What would be their solution to this problem or would they feel it is justified and a natural consequence to what we do to animals.